Faith-based organizations, society, and the state in Chad

TitleFaith-based organizations, society, and the state in Chad
Publication TypeBook Chapter
Year of Publication2023
AuthorsM.M.A. Kaag
EditorM. Glatzer, P.C. Manuel, and C.A. Gustafson
Secondary TitleFaith-based organizations and social welfare: associational life and religion in contemporary Africa and Latin America
Series titlePalgrave studies in religion, politics and policy
Pagination215-240
Date Published2023 [i.e. 2024]
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Place PublishedNew York; London
Publication Languageeng
ISBN Number978-3-031-31959-4
KeywordsChad, religion, society, state
Abstract

This chapter explores the multi-layered relationship between religion, society, and the state in Chad by investigating the role of religion and religious actors in the current historical moment, characterized by social cleavages, persistent poverty and insecurity for a large part of the Chadian population, and negotiations over Chad's political future.

DOI10.1007/978-3-031-31960-0_9
Citation Key12752